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Sir John Fielding, engraved by William Dickinson, 1778

Peters, Rev. Matthew William (1742-1814) (after). English. Medium: mezzotint. Date: 1778. Sir John Fielding (1721-80) English magistrate and social reformer; he was known as the 'Blind Beak' of Bow Street; 'As Chairman of the Quarter Sessions for the City of Westminster'; William Dickinson (1746-1823); Provenance: Private Collection.